Card Number 12, Pauline Hall, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-4) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 12, Pauline Hall" is a trade card from the *Actors and Actresses* series (N145-4) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in the 1880s to promote their Cameo Cigarettes. This card features a portrait of Pauline Hall, a popular stage actress of the late 19th century. Printed in black and white, the card depicts Hall in a seated pose, dressed in a lavish gown. The card is a fine example of trade cards, which were popular advertising tools in the late 19th century. The card's small size and simple design make it an easily collectible object, while its association with a well-known actress makes it a valuable piece of theatrical history.